CVE-2019-5693: Medium severity nvidia gpu kernel driver vulnerability

Published Nov 9, 2019

Updated

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) in which the program accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized, which may lead to denial of service.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Nvidia GPU driver

Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907

Event History

Nov 9, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:41 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:41 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5693?

CVE-2019-5693 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, where the program accesses or uses an uninitialized pointer, leading to a denial of service.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5693?

The severity of CVE-2019-5693 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

How does CVE-2019-5693 affect NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver?

CVE-2019-5693 affects all versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver by allowing the program to access or use an uninitialized pointer, potentially leading to a denial of service.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2019-5693?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2019-5693.

How can I fix CVE-2019-5693?

To fix CVE-2019-5693, it is recommended to update to the latest version of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.